| Public's Help Needed To Locate Runaway Teen |
Alexis Pack, 15, was last seen around 5 p.m. on January 23, 2020 after stating she was going to check the mail outside her home in the 200 block of Camelot Lane, Vale, NC.
Friday, January 24, 2020
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January 24, 2020 09:37
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| Woman Charged With Larceny Of A Firearm |
A woman, who lists her address as homeless in Catawba County, has been charged with stealing a firearm from her parent’s home in Lincoln County.
Thursday, January 23, 2020
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January 22, 2020 15:14
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| Hot Topic: Second Amendment Sanctuaries |
Over a dozen North Carolina counties have now passed a Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution. Rutherford and Cherokee were the first to do so. Since then, Lincoln, Cleveland, Catawba, Alexander, Union, Cabarrus, Pamlico, Davidson, Wilkes, Stokes and Surry counties have passed such a measure.
Thursday, January 23, 2020
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January 22, 2020 14:08
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| Strickland Jailed On Drug Charges--Again |
A 29-year-old Lincolnton man has been arrested in Newton on drug charges. It's nothing new for Joshua Shane Strickland. He has more than a dozen pending cases in Catawba, Mecklenburg and Gaston counties--and a criminal record dating back a decade.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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January 22, 2020 13:59
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| Man Sentenced To Prison Term On Drug Conviction |
A Lincoln County man has been sentenced to a maximum of ten years in prison after pleading guilty in Lincoln County Superior Court Tuesday.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
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January 21, 2020 14:25
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| Man Charged With Assault On A Juvenile By Strangulation |
A Lincoln County man was arrested Tuesday (January 21, 2020) on a charge of assault by strangulation.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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January 20, 2020 15:10
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| Missing Runaway Teen Located |
Detective M. Lookadoo located the teen in Catawba County around noon today, Jan. 21.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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January 20, 2020 14:27
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| Lincoln County Man Facing Child Sex Assault Charges |
A Lincoln County man is facing child sexual assault charges in connection with a report filed in December 2019.
Sunday, January 19, 2020
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January 18, 2020 18:57
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| Public's Help Needed In Locating Missing Juvenile |
Kylie Felice Almstead, 16, was last seen at her home on Asbury Church Road on January 17, 2020.
Sunday, January 19, 2020
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January 20, 2020 14:27
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| Public's Help Needed To Catch Bandit |
Gastonia Police are seeking the public's health in identifying the person who has been breaking into the Walgreen's on West Franklin Blvd.
Friday, January 17, 2020
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January 16, 2020 12:58
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| Help Needed To Identify Vehicle Break-In Suspect |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects who broke into a vehicle on January 12, 2020.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
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January 13, 2020 16:33
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| Two People Facing Charges In Theft Of Firearm |
Two people are facing charges in connection with the theft of a Smith and Wesson .357 pistol.
Monday, January 13, 2020
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January 12, 2020 16:50
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| Dallas Woman Arrested On Probation Violations & Drug Charges |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators assisted North Carolina Probation and Parole with the arrest of a Dallas, N.C. woman on January 9, 2020 as she arrived at a residence on Rhodes Rhyne Road, Lincolnton, N.C.
Monday, January 13, 2020
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January 12, 2020 15:39
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| Gaston County 2nd Confirmed Rabies Case Of 2020 |
On Friday January 3 at 2:21 p.m. Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call from 100 block Thornburg Road in Dallas. The call was in reference to a possible rabid animal. A family dog killed a skunk.
Friday, January 10, 2020
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January 9, 2020 13:05
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| WLHS Basketball Coach Charged With Assaulting A Fan |
A West Lincoln High School basketball coach is facing misdemeanor charges after assaulting a fan following a basketball game Tuesday night.
Thursday, January 9, 2020
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January 8, 2020 13:43
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| Gaston County 1st Confirmed Rabies Case Of 2020 |
On Friday January 2 at 4:16 p.m. Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call from 300 block of Armstrong Park Road Gastonia. The call was in reference to a possible rabid animal. A family dog killed a raccoon.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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January 7, 2020 14:54
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| LCSO Offers Safety Program For Area Churches |
In light of recent incidents that have occurred at places of worship throughout the country the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office would like to offer the following tips to help maintain safety in Places of Worship.
Thursday, January 2, 2020
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January 1, 2020 15:34
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| NC Silver Alert Issued For Missing Woman (Updated - Found) |
The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons issued today (Dec. 31) a Silver Alert for Beth Rice Howard who is believed to be suffering from dementia or some other cognitive impairment.
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
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December 30, 2019 17:01
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| Dive Team Assists With Stolen Truck Found In Moss Lake |
The 5-person team was called to assist on Friday afternoon (December 27, 2019) in connection with the sunken vehicle and unknown if it was occupied.
Monday, December 30, 2019
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December 29, 2019 15:33
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| Christmas--A Time of Joy...And Sorrow |
If you made it through Christmas, be thankful. Some didn't. Cherryville Police are investigating a fatal accident in which a pedestrian was apparently struck by a vehicle Wednesday night. An Iron Station couple lost part of their home, their pet and more. A Dallas man died in a fire that consumed his home shortly before Christmas.
Friday, December 27, 2019
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December 30, 2019 15:44
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| Call Leads To Three Arrests Including Wanted Sex Offender |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance call on Swanson Road on December 22, 2019 which led to three arrests including a registered sex offender wanted for failure to report a change of address.
Monday, December 23, 2019
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December 22, 2019 15:55
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| LCSO 2019 Officers Of The Year Awards Announced |
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office law enforcement officers of the year awards were presented Friday to a dedicated detention officer and a patrol Sergeant. Two new awards were also presented this year.
Friday, December 20, 2019
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December 19, 2019 14:36
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| Belmont Woman Charged With Identity Theft |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a Belmont woman with eight felony counts of identity theft.
Friday, December 20, 2019
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December 19, 2019 14:07
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| Sheriff's Deputy Killed In Off Duty Motorcycle Accident |
A Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy died Sunday in an off duty motorcycle crash on Wilma Sigmon Road in Lincolnton.
Monday, December 16, 2019
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December 15, 2019 18:32
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| Sheriff's Deputies Begin Delivery Of Toys For Tots |
Deputies will be delivering the toys for the next 10 days in each of the four districts. Thanks to everyone for your help in this important outreach.
Friday, December 13, 2019
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December 12, 2019 18:12
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| Convicted Sex Offender Fails To Register Change Of Address |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a convicted sex offender who failed to register a change of address.
Friday, December 13, 2019
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December 12, 2019 14:23
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| Robbery Suspect Caught |
A robbery suspect was nabbed quickly on Thursday thanks to a Longview Police officer.
Friday, December 13, 2019
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December 12, 2019 14:08
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| Search Warrant Executed At Western Lincoln County Residence |
A year-long drug investigation ended with the arrest of a western Lincoln County man early this morning. (December 12, 2019)
Thursday, December 12, 2019
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December 11, 2019 14:48
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| Joint Law Enforcement Operation Leads To Two Arrests |
Through a joint operation by Lincoln County Sheriff's Office narcotics investigators, Lincolnton Police and the North Carolina Highway Patrol, two Illinois residents were arrested and drugs and money seized.
Thursday, December 12, 2019
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December 11, 2019 14:31
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| Lincoln County Woman Charged With Felony Larceny By Employee |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a Lincoln County woman with stealing money from the business where she was working.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
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December 10, 2019 14:56
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| Detectives Investigate Vehicle Break-Ins At Homes & Churches |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins to unlocked and locked vehicles at two churches on Startown Road, Lincolnton, NC, a residential area off Startown Road and Rolling Meadow Lane and Stoney Creek Drive east of Lincolnton.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
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December 9, 2019 15:29
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| Stanley Man Tries To Elude Arrest; Officer Injured |
A vehicle chase with speed approaching 100 miles an hour led to a wreck and foot chase of the suspect.
Monday, December 9, 2019
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December 8, 2019 14:57
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| Two Arrested Following Assault In Western Lincoln County |
Two people were arrested following an altercation in the 800 block of NC Highway 18 Friday afternoon (December 6, 2019) that involved a shot being fired into an occupied vehicle.
Monday, December 9, 2019
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December 8, 2019 13:38
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| New Stop Signs |
Lincolnton has more stop signs this week.
Sunday, December 8, 2019
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December 8, 2019 13:45
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| Second Person Charged In CBD Oils Theft Arrested |
A second person charged in the November 12, 2019 break-in at Alternative Health on North Highway 16 Business in Denver, NC has been arrested.
Friday, December 6, 2019
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December 5, 2019 13:04
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| Couple Missing From Lincoln County Located In Lenoir |
A couple who went missing from Lincoln County on Monday, December 2, 2019, has been located.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
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December 4, 2019 14:03
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| Silver Alert Issued For Elderly Couple Last Seen In Denver |
A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing endangered husband and wife who were last seen at the residence of a son in Denver. Authorities believe the couple could possibly be in Tennessee.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
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December 4, 2019 13:59
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| Gaston County Has 16th Confirmed Rabies Case Of 2019 |
On Sunday November 29 Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call from 100 block of Z.A. Hunter Road in Bessemer City. The call was in reference to a possible rabid skunk that the family dog had killed.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
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December 2, 2019 16:36
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| One Of Two Men Charged In Theft Of CBD Oils Arrested |
One of two people charged in the November 12, 2019 break-in at Alternative Health on North Highway 16 Business in Denver, NC has been arrested. The second is being sought.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
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December 2, 2019 16:28
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| Recovered Vehicle, Drug Charges & False Information |
A traffic stop on Reepsville Road on November 29, led to the arrest of two people on a number of charges including possession of a stolen vehicle abd drug charges; and the driver giving officers his brother's name as identification.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
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December 2, 2019 11:17
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| Detectives Investigating Catalytic Converter Thefts |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a number of thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles parked in business and church parking lots.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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November 26, 2019 15:29
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| Gastonia Man Charged With Writing Bad Checks |
A Gastonia man has been charged with passing bad checks at a local convenience store.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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November 26, 2019 15:18
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| Cargiver Charged With Theft From Elderly Man |
A Crouse man was arrested today in connection with the theft of money from an elderly Lincoln County man.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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November 26, 2019 15:06
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| Catawba County Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of Minors |
Charges stem from an ongoing investigation into Matthews alleged possession of thousands of images of child pornography obtained via the internet.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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November 25, 2019 14:04
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| This Time Bandit Used Knife |
Another armed robbery has been reported in Catawba County.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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November 25, 2019 14:16
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| Man Killed In Gastonia Wreck
(UPDATED) |
A man was killed Sunday evening when his car ran underneath the trailer as a tractor-trailer backed across the lane of traffic in east Gastonia.
Monday, November 25, 2019
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November 25, 2019 10:08
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| Detention Officer Killed In Wreck |
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Detention Officer Jonathan Gidney was killed in a Catawba County traffic accident as we reported earlier. We have since learned more details and have updated our article.
Sunday, November 24, 2019
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November 25, 2019 02:18
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| Teacher Faces Sexual Misconduct Charges |
A former teacher in the Cleveland County Schools has been charged with taking indecent liberties with one of her students.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
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November 20, 2019 13:23
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| Home Invasion, Kidnapping, Shooting & Armed Robbery |
Hickory Police are investigating a home invasion, kidnapping and shooting that occurred on Tuesday evening (Nov. 19th) and an armed robbery Wednesday (Nov. 20th).
Thursday, November 21, 2019
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November 21, 2019 08:37
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| New Communications Center Now Open |
Lincoln County's new Emergency Communications Center is located at 911 Hollis Henderson Drive. Chances are you may never drive by and see it, but it is better equipped than ever to send help when you need it.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
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November 20, 2019 10:34
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| Another Rabies Case In Gaston County |
Gaston County has recorded its 15th case of rabies for 2019.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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November 20, 2019 10:26
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| Man Arrested In Ohio For Crimes Here Five Years Ago |
A man wanted for crimes that occurred in Cleveland and Lincoln Counties almost five years ago has been arrested.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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November 19, 2019 12:21
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| Second Person Charged In Gastonia Homicide |
Gastonia Police have charged a second person in connection with the shooting death of a Cherryville man Sunday afternoon.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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November 19, 2019 12:04
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| Human Trafficking? |
A traffic stop on Interstate 85 near Kings Mountain resulted in the arrest of the driver of a van and suspected human trafficking, according to police.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
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November 19, 2019 11:52
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| Murder |
A young Shelby man has been charged with murder in a death of a young Cherryville man in Gastonia on Sunday (Nov. 17th).
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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November 19, 2019 08:27
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| Public's Help Needed To Identify Robbery Suspects |
On Sunday night, November 17, at approximately 9:02 p.m. the Lincolnton Police Department Patrol Division responded to an armed robbery call at the OM Market located at 851 South Laurel Street in Lincolnton.
Monday, November 18, 2019
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November 17, 2019 17:05
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| Hickory Police Asking For Public Help In Finding Suspect |
Hickory Police say a reward is now being offered for helping them locate a man wanted on multiple charges.
Saturday, November 16, 2019
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November 15, 2019 17:30
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| Suspect Sought In Animal Cruelty Case |
Gaston County Police are investigating a case of cruelty to an animal in which a man threw a caged bunny into Rankin Lake.
Saturday, November 16, 2019
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November 15, 2019 17:21
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| New Hickory Police Officers |
The City of Hickory has five new police officers. They were sworn in at a ceremony on Friday (Nov. 15th).
Saturday, November 16, 2019
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November 17, 2019 11:44
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| Sheriff's Office Partners With Local Toys For Tots |
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Marine Toys for Tots program in Lincoln County to identify needy children this holiday season.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
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November 13, 2019 17:39
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| CBD Oils Stolen In Eastern Lincoln County Break-In |
On November 12, 2019 around 11 p.m. deputies were dispatched to Alternative Health at 4359 N NC 16 Business Hwy where a burglar alarm involving glass breakage was reported.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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November 12, 2019 15:37
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| City Council Approves Exterior Colors For Police Department |
The architect submitted four different renderings of possible exterior colors. The Council selected the first option of red, gray and brown. Also, Lt. Robert “Tony” Hallman was honored on his upcoming retirement.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
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November 8, 2019 12:53
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| Dallas Teen Charged With Sex Offense |
A young Dallas man has been charged with a sex offense involving a child.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
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November 8, 2019 13:54
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| Man Killed After Threatening Officers With Gun |
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says an officer involved shooting incident that left a man dead Friday evening.
Friday, November 8, 2019
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November 8, 2019 14:03
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| Sheriff's Deputies Wearing Updated Uniforms & Vests |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies are wearing updated uniforms and new bullet proof vests that allow the officers to be more mobile and comfortable.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
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November 6, 2019 16:27
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| Sheriff's Detectives Investigating Attempted Suicide In County Jail |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an attempted suicide in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center Tuesday night. (November 5, 2019)
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
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November 6, 2019 08:24
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| Former Teacher/Coach Admits To Having Sex With Students |
A former teacher and coach at Fred T. Foard High School will serve a prison sentence of 32 to 58 months for having sexual relations with two female students.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
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November 5, 2019 12:59
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| 8th Case Of Rabies This Year In Catawba County |
Another case of rabies has been confirmed in Catawba County--the 8th this year. Fortunately, the dogs that encountered a rabid skunk had their rabies shots, so they only needed a booster.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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November 4, 2019 10:40
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| Detectives Charge Lincolnton Man With Four Break-Ins |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives have charged a Lincolnton man with four felony break-ins including three at the same location.
Monday, November 4, 2019
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November 4, 2019 13:29
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| Lincoln County Man Stabbed, Suspect Arrested |
A Lincoln County man remains hospitalized and another man is in jail following a stabbing incident on Saturday night, November 2.
Monday, November 4, 2019
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November 3, 2019 13:28
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| Registered Sex Offender Arrested; Failure Report Address Change |
A registered sex offender who failed to report a change of address was taken into custody Thursday night, October 31.
Friday, November 1, 2019
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November 1, 2019 17:14
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| Local, State & Federal Investigation Leads To Drug Arrests |
During the last six months a collaborative investigative effort into the distribution of cocaine, heroin and marijuana centered around the local area led to the arrests.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
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October 30, 2019 15:35
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| Seventh Rabies Case Of 2019 Confirmed In Catawba County |
Catawba County Animal Services has confirmed the county’s seventh rabies case of 2019 following an incident in Maiden. Previous cases reported to the county this year occurred in Claremont, Hickory, Maiden and Newton.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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October 29, 2019 14:51
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| Deputies Searching For Registered Sex Offender |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a registered sex offender who failed to report a change of address.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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October 29, 2019 14:46
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| First Of Ten Indicted By Grand Jury Arrested |
The Lincoln County Grand Jury handed down drug indictments on ten people at their October 28, 2019 session.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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October 29, 2019 14:05
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| Attempt To Elude Traffic Stop Leads To Fugitive Arrest & Drug Charges |
An attempt to flee a traffic stop has landed two men in jail, one as a Fugitive from Justice and both on drug charges.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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October 28, 2019 16:32
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| Deputies Arrest Statesville Man Wanted In Break-In |
Robinette is charged with one felony count each of breaking and entering a building, larceny after breaking and entering, possession of stolen goods, 2nd degree burglary of an unoccupied building, larceny after breaking and entering and possession of stolen goods. He was also charged with misdemeanor resist, delay and obstruct a public officer and possession of a controlled substance on jail grounds.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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October 28, 2019 16:02
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| One Dog, Truck Still Missing |
An Alabama couple says one of their two dogs and their truck, which they reported stolen two weeks ago, are still missing.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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October 28, 2019 12:58
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| Man Wanted In Connection With A Residential Break-In |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies are still searching for an Iredell County man who broke into a residence in the 900 block of McRee Road early Sunday morning.
Monday, October 28, 2019
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October 28, 2019 16:33
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| Man Arrested During Burglary In Progress |
A Hickory man was arrested Friday (October 25, 2019) inside an Iron Station man’s outbuilding.
Monday, October 28, 2019
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October 27, 2019 15:33
